Want Ambition? Advice From 5 Achievers

Most Inc. readers have it. Some wish they had more. Many hide theirs. Too many, if you ask me.

Like determination, resilience, self-awareness, and grit, among other properties, successful people have it and unsuccessful ones make excuses for lacking it.

A panel of experts

I recently attended a panel the Harlem WeWorks on ambition of successful, ambitious people who have accomplished a lot early in their careers.

They include a TED resident, an award-winning Broadway dancer and actor, a Marvel artist, MakerBot’s General Cousel, and the podcaster who brought them together. To call each an entrepreneur is an understatement.

I asked each, after the panel:

What was the most useful advice or insight on ambition that you shared at the event?

What was the most useful advice or insight on ambition that you learned at the event?